Purdue University
Organization
Dates
- Existence: May 6, 1869-
Historical Information
Purdue University was created as part of the Morrill Act and is the land-grant institution of higher learning in the state of Indiana.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Purdue University International Students collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSP 152
Overview
Collections consists of statistical reports, historical brochure, general information pamphlet, newsletters, a 1930 group photograph, and 1941-42 listing of international students at Purdue University.
Dates:
1930 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1992 - 2002
Purdue World War I announcements and publications collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 53, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSP 251
Scope and Contents
The Purdue World War I announcements and publications collection contains several publications regarding the assistance Purdue provided to the United States during its involvement in World War I. Other publications within the collection relate to life at Purdue during this period.
Dates:
1917 - 1919
Purdue World War II announcements and publications collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 53, Placement: 02
Identifier: MSP 252
Scope and Contents
The Purdue World War II announcements and publications collection contains several publications regarding Purdue's contributions to the United States Military during World War II. Accelerated wartime course syllabi and other class information offered to those planning on joining the military are located in the collection.
Dates:
1941 - 2006